Dog that attacked man released in VolgogradA stray dog attacked a man in Volgograd in autumn 2024. The victim claims officials have evaded responsibility for the attack that left him with a permanent injury.
Ryazan Residents Question Snow Cleanup Near HomesFollowing heavy snowfalls, Ryazan residents are posting dozens of photos on the governor's social media, showing uncleared sidewalks, roads, and dangerous icicles.
Volgograd to ban retail alcohol salesA full ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content above 0.5% will come into effect on Sunday, January 25. The restriction will be in place for just one day.
Saint Petersburg to Amend Floating Objects LegislationThe government of Saint Petersburg plans to introduce changes to legislation in 2026 to regulate the sphere of floating objects. This decision is linked to the results of an inventory conducted after the incident with houseboats in Galernaya Harbor.
We live by the sea: Chibis on Murmansk fish pricesAt a press conference, Murmansk Oblast Governor Andrei Chibis explained the reasons behind high fish prices, citing reduced fishing quotas and international sanctions.
Shippers Become Hostages in Transport Company FeudsShippers across Russia are facing illegal detention of their goods due to financial conflicts between transport companies. A striking example is the case of Irkutsk entrepreneurs, whose cargo worth 20 million rubles (approx. $220,000 at current rates) has been held in Tatarstan since June 2025.
Former Official Sentenced to 6 Years in ColonyVladlen Rodionov, former deputy head of the administration of Vasileostrovsky District in St. Petersburg, has been sentenced to six years in a strict-regime colony for multi-million ruble bribes from management companies.
‘Maybe We’ll Merge Them’: Governor Vows to Optimize ‘Kuzbass-Online’The governor of Russia's Kemerovo region, Ilya Seredyuk, has promised to review and possibly merge the 'Kuzbass-Online' public complaints platform with social media channels after residents questioned its effectiveness.
13-Year-Old Artyom Battles Leukemia, Family Appeals for Help13-year-old Artyom Konstantinov requires urgent treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The costly medication is not covered by the state program, and his family is raising the necessary funds.
